Simvastatin Prescribing at OLD SCHOOL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,956
Total Quantity
69.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+14.8%
OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 1,956 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,969 to the NHS. This is 14.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,956 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,743 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,969 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,956 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +14.8% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.